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Barenburg Family History

Barenburg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bahrenburg, Hanenburg, Arenberg, Wardenburg, Hardenburg, Massenburg

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Where is the Barenburg family from?

You can see how Barenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Barenburg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barenburg. 100% of Barenburg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Barenburg women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Barenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barenburg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Barenburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Barenburg. For the veterans among your Barenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barenburg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Barenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barenburg in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 2001.

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